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Nursing Schools in Minnesota

14,890 students earned Nursing degrees in Minnesota in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Nursing is the 1st most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Nursing Majors in Minnesota

Nursing majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 6,914
Master’s Degree 5,092
Associate Degree 2,167
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 658
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 658
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 658
Post-Master’s Certificate 59
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 59

Gender Distribution

In Minnesota, a nursing major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of nursing majors in Minnesota is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.2%
  • Black or African American: 18.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.4%
  • White: 57.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.2%
  • Other Races: 12.0%
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Jobs for Nursing Grads in Minnesota

There are 84,620 people in the state and 3,609,760 people in the nation working in nursing jobs.

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Wages for Nursing Jobs in Minnesota

In this state, nursing grads earn an average of $113,440. Nationwide, they make an average of $106,910.

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There are 10 colleges in Minnesota that offer nursing degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

Walden University

Minneapolis
5,207 Degrees in Major Awarded
49,695 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 8% are considered full time. In their early career, Walden University grads earn an average salary of $34,712. The student loan default rate of 4.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#2

Capella University

Minneapolis
4,027 Degrees in Major Awarded
38,930 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 13% are considered full time. 100% of students get financical aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.20%.

789 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
3,927 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,226 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time teacher rate is 31%.

415 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
5,585 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 28% are considered full time. This private school has an average net price of $15,880. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1.

414 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
52,017 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $17,878. It takes the average student 4.20 years to graduate. 80% of students get financical aid.

403 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
3,712 Total Students

14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate is 2.60% which is lower than average. 53% of the teachers are full time.

284 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
14,761 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 69% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.56 years. The student loan default rate is 3.60% which is lower than average.

280 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
4,277 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $17,814. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $46,704 after earning their degree at this institution.

275 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
7,106 Total Students

99% of students get financical aid. This public school has an average net price of $17,634. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 63% are considered full time.

202 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
7,552 Total Students

15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 27% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 95% of students receive it.

Nursing Careers in MN

Some of the careers nursing majors go into include:

Job Title MN Job Growth MN Median Salary
Nurse Practitioners 28% $115,550
Medical and Health Services Managers 19% $100,090
Nursing Instructors and Professors 18% $0
Nurse Anesthetists 16% $184,330
Nurse Midwives 15% $108,480
Registered Nurses 11% $77,940

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to nursing.

Major Annual Graduates in MN
Mental & Social Health Services 2,487
Health/Medical Admin Services 2,015
Public Health 962
Allied Health Professions 756
Rehabilitation Professions 603
Bioethics/Medical Ethics 561
Allied Health Services 531
Dental Support Services 461

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